21st Century Skills and the Responsibility of the Christian Teacher
Some people might describe these skills as “just good skills for life” and I would agree. But these skills must be cultivated and practiced in a context of support before they can be implemented on a consistent basis.
ACSI Europe has been exploring the concept of 21st Century Skills in several conferences and workshops over the past couple years (i.e.: Romanian Teacher Conference, October 2017). Of course, these skills have been needed and valued skills in previous generations, but they have now come into high focus based on recent educational research and the demands of a global economy and workforce. What are these skills? They have been referred to as the “4 C’s: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication and Creativity”.
Read the article on the ACSI Europe website
Paul is passionate about developing cross-cultural ministry relationships which will impact young people and their understanding of God’s call on their lives. He completed undergraduate studies in Bible/Theology and Music in 1992 and then a Master of Music degree from UNL in 2005. In 2012, after 14 years of teaching at ECA in Spain, he began serving as an educational consultant with ACSI Europe developing professional resources, providing training for both teachers and students and directing the annual Student Leadership Conference.
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